On Wednesday evening, Tim Raines was elected to the Hall of Fame. What are the stats that show Raines to be a Hall-of-Fame caliber player?
With Raines, it starts with his speed. His 808 stolen bases rank fifth in major league history. The four players to rank above him –- Rickey Henderson, Lou Brock, 19th-century star Billy Hamilton and Ty Cobb -- are all in the Hall of Fame. Raines stole at least 70 bases in six straight seasons, the longest such streak in major league history.
Raines wasn’t just a prolific basestealer, he was an efficient one.